Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans could potentially invest their No. 6 overall draft choice this year on a quarterback. ''How long has Mac (Steve McNair) been here, 10 years? And we have not had a chance to get a franchise quarterback since Mac," general manager Floyd Reese said. "Now that doesn't mean we haven't brought in a Billy Volek and a Neil O'Donnell, guys that were really good football players and really good for us. But somebody that you are grooming to take the thing over and lead the franchise for the next 10-12 years, we have not had a lot of opportunities to get that guy.''

Andy Hart, of Patriots.com, reports that the New England Patriots contacted former Tennessee Titans QB Neil O'Donnell about his playing status for the 2004 season. With the loss of backup QB Damon Huard this offseason, the team was in search of a veteran to serve as their second-string quarterback. "The Patriots asked if I would consider doing it one more time, and I kind of laughed and said, 'Call me in December and let's see how you guys are doing, maybe making another run to a Super Bowl ring," O'Donnell told the Nashville City Paper. "But as of now, I'm more or less finished."

Former Tennessee Titans QB Neil O'Donnell was at the team's practice Tuesday, June 15, but this time as a reporter for the CBS affiliate in Nashville, reports Kyle Payne of TitansOnline.com. He will report on the Titans during offseason practices, at training camp and throughout the season. "I wanted to do some work here in town and stay with the Titans since I know the guys so well," O'Donnell said. "Channel 5 came and gave me an opportunity to start here so I am excited. I'm really looking forward to calling it from this side instead of from the huddle."

The Associated Press reports free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans), who has been targeted by the New York Giants to backup rookie QB Eli Manning, plans to retire rather than play another season. "It wasn't an easy decision," O'Donnell, who is a New Jersey native, told the New York Daily News. "It really wasn't. It's home. All my high school buddies and everyone who followed my career, they all wanted me to come back home one more time. But I just felt the way it all ended last year, with the closure. ...Don't tarnish the fine finish, right? That's how I look at it."

Kimberly Jones, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have apparently targeted free agent QB Neil O'Donnell, who has been contemplating retirement, as the veteran quarterback they would like to sign. O'Donnell, who turns 38 in July, and Giants head coach Tom Coughlin spoke by phone Tuesday, April 27, about joining the team. O'Donnell would be expected to provide insurance and be a mentor for Giants rookie QB Eli Manning. "He is intrigued," O'Donnell's agent, Steve Rosner said. "The Giants have made it clear that he is a guy they are targeting."

Tennessee Titans QB Neil O'Donnell plays a large part in preparing the Titans' defense, according to The Tennessean's Paul Kuharsky. Every week, O'Donnell plays the role of opposing quarterback during practice games against the Titans' starting defense. His experience and game-like intensity keep the defense playing at a regular season level. According to the Titans' CB Samari Rolle, O'Donnell deserves 50 percent of the credit for preparing the defense during a given week. The Titans have been one of the better defenses of the last 5 years, including No. 1 in 2000.

Updating previous reports, according to Jim Wyatt, staff writer for the Tennessean, Tennessee Titans backup QB Neil O'Donnell always expected to be re-signed by the team. O'Donnell said he remained in contact with Titans head coach Jeff Fisher his entire time as a free agent and always thought he'd be asked back. ''It was a long process but this time of year you want to start playing football,'' O'Donnell said. ''That's the only thing I've been doing my whole life and I'm glad to be back.''

Updating previous reports, the Nashville Tennessean reports the two-year contract signed by Tennessee Titans QB Neil O'Donnell Tuesday, June 24, is believed to include a $90,000 signing bonus. The deal also includes base salaries of $755,000 (2003) and $855,000 (2004).

Updating previous reports, the Nashville City Paper reports the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) on a two-year deal, the terms of which were not disclosed.

Updating previous reports, the Nashville Tennessean reports the Tennessee Titans were on the verge of reaching a contract agreement with free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) Monday, June 23. The deal will likely be for two years with base salaries in the $700,000-$900,000 range. O'Donnell could sign as early as Tuesday.

Updating previous reports, The Nashville Tennessean reports that according to Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese, the release of LB Randall Godfrey helps the team progress with three unsigned free agents (QB Neil O'Donnell, P Craig Hentrich and C Gennaro DiNapoli). Godfrey's release should allow them to bring in some of those players by next week. The release frees up more than $2 million in salary cap room and puts the team roughly $3 million under the cap.

The Tennessean reports free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) recently spoke with Tennessee Titans GM Floyd Reese. The two sides are expected to workout a deal before the Titans conclude their June minicamp later this month.

The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans QB Billy Volek wants to be the team's No. 2 QB, whether or not the team re-signs QB Neil O'Donnell. Volek says he doesn't know what the Titans want to do with him. "If Neil's back I'm going to do the same thing I've been doing," Volek said. "If they bring in somebody else or draft somebody, one way or the other I'm going to try to get that No. 2 job … I'm going into my fourth year and I want to play." O'Donnell, according to his newly-hired agent Jim Steiner, is in no hurry to sign a deal. Volek also remains unsigned, but as a restricted free agent he has a one-year tender offer on the table.

The Sun Sentinel reports, as expected, free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) visited with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. O'Donnell would replace QB Ray Lucas as QB Jay Fiedler's backup, if he signs. As noted, it appears O'Donnell has a strong interest in re-signing with Tennessee.

The Star Tribune reports free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) rejected a multi-year contract offer from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. O'Donnell is believed to be waiting for Tennessee to clear salary cap money so he can re-sign there.

The Star Tribune reports discussions between the Minnesota Vikings and free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) continued on Monday. There is some thought O'Donnell is waiting for his previous team, the Tennessee Titans, to free up salary cap space so it can re-sign him.

The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings rolled out the red carpet for free agent QB Neil O'Donnell (Titans) on Tuesday. One of the first things he saw was a Vikings jersey, with his name on it, hanging in the locker room. "Boy, you move quickly," O'Donnell said to Vikings coach Mike Tice. "Just thought I'd get you settled in," responded Tice. So far, no deal has been reached with O'Donnell. "If he's going to move from Tennessee, a team that has won an AFC championship, he wants to move to a team that has a chance to make the playoffs this year," Tice said.

Updating an earlier story, the Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice said he has talked to free agent QB Neil O'Donnell. He has scheduled a Tuesday meeting at Winter Park for O'Donnell. "Neil is the perfect guy; he's done it already," Tice said of O'Donnell. The Titans stil want to re-sign O'Donnell, but, according to Tice, O'Donnell was disappointed by his release by the Titans.